Steve Wayte, owner of Roll One for Mi in Fresno, Calif. is facing a backlash after some comments he made about Hispanics.

Steve Wayte, owner of Roll One for Mi in Fresno, Calif. is facing a backlash after some comments he made about Hispanics.

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Here's a look at incidents revolving around race and racism that have caught headlines.

Here's a look at incidents revolving around race and racism that have caught headlines.

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Controversy and protests erupted in the fall after white police officer Darren Wilson fatally shot unarmed black man Michael Brown, 18, on Aug. 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Miss. Wilson was cleared of all charges on Nov. 24, and resigned from the Ferguson Police Department shortly after. Since then, people across the nation have protested against racism in the police force.

In early December 2014, Chris Harris, a board member at Hooks Independent School District in north Texas, posted a meme of a KKK member with the caption "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas.” Harris posted several “racially sensitive” statements, which led to her resignation, Hooks Superintendent Ronnie Thompson told Raw Story. She posted the meme after a grand jury’s decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson for fatally shooting Michael Brown.

In early December 2014, Chris Harris, a board member at Hooks Independent School District in north Texas, posted a meme of a KKK member with the caption "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas.” Harris posted ... more

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A fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin is taking heat for hosting an alleged "border patrol" party at its house within spitting distance of the university campus on Saturday night. Partygoers attending a bash hosted by UT's chapter of the national Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, known as Texas Fiji, wore ponchos, sombreros and construction gear while others wore military camoflauge outfits near photo cutout boards of people in traditional Mexican garb, a bar painted to look like a Mexican flag and a giant cutout of Patrón tequila, The Daily Texan reported. less

A fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin is taking heat for hosting an alleged "border patrol" party at its house within spitting distance of the university campus on Saturday night. Partygoers ... more

Photo: Julia Brouillette/The Daily Texan

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The University of Oklahoma chapter of a national fraternity was shuttered March 8, 2015 after a video of members allegedly engaging in a racist chant surfaced online. The video — obtained and published on Twitter by Unheard, an "alliance of black students organized for change within campus administration and atmosphere" — supposedly shows Sigma Alpha Epsilon members at the university chanting, "There will never be a (racial slur) at SAE!" The alleged behavior drew quick condemnation online and from university president David Boren. less

The University of Oklahoma chapter of a national fraternity was shuttered March 8, 2015 after a video of members allegedly engaging in a racist chant surfaced online. The video — obtained and published on ... more

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The Zeta Tau Alpha international women's fraternity at Texas Tech came under fire after they held a "Border Patrol" party. Photos leaked anonymously to Gawker show members of ZTA dressed up as sexy border patrol cops detaining others dressed in sombreros and holding maracas.

The Zeta Tau Alpha international women's fraternity at Texas Tech came under fire after they held a "Border Patrol" party. Photos leaked anonymously to Gawker show members of ZTA dressed up as sexy border

Clay Jackson, a junior varsity basketball coach at Allen High School, was placed on administrative leave in December 2014 after allegations surfaced that he repeatedly called a student player "Buckwheat," a black character from "Little Rascals." Photo via WFAA

Clay Jackson, a junior varsity basketball coach at Allen High School, was placed on administrative leave in December 2014 after allegations surfaced that he repeatedly called a student player "Buckwheat," a

Retail giant Sears yanked a “swastika ring” sold on its website by a third party, which sparked outrage on social media, in October. An outside company, CET Domain, was selling the ring with a description that read, “"This gothic jewelry item in particular features a Swastika ring that's made of .925 Thai silver. Not for Neo Nazi or any Nazi implication. These jewelry items are going to make you look beautiful at your next dinner date." Sears said they have also removed similar items from online shelves.

Retail giant Sears yanked a “swastika ring” sold on its website by a third party, which sparked outrage on social media, in October. An outside company, CET Domain, was selling the ring with a description ... more

Photo: Fechter, Joshua I, Screenshot Via Twitter

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A T-shirt available on Etsy featuring University of Texas head football coach Charlie Strong drew condemnation for using the phrase, "Black is the new Brown," referring to Strong's race and former coach Mack Brown.

A T-shirt available on Etsy featuring University of Texas head football coach Charlie Strong drew condemnation for using the phrase, "Black is the new Brown," referring to Strong's race and former coach Mack

Austin-based Strange Fruit Public Relations dropped its name after social media users questioned its name, most affiliated with a 1937 protest song about the lynching of African-Americans. Mary Mickel, who co-founded the firm with Ali Slutsky, said they were unaware of the song “Strange Fruit” when they named the company in 2012. The 1930s protests and song evolved from a photo of the lynching of two African-American men, Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith, who were accused of murdering a white factory worker.

Austin-based Strange Fruit Public Relations dropped its name after social media users questioned its name, most affiliated with a 1937 protest song about the lynching of African-Americans. Mary Mickel, who ... more

Photo: Fechter, Joshua I, Twitter

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Dallas police are searching for suspects accused of in the shooting death of Ahmed Al-Jumaili, a 36-year-old man who recently emigrated from Iraq, while he, his brother and his wife took photos of snow outside of their apartment on March 4, 2015. Surveillance video released by the Dallas Police Department on March 6, 2015, shows four people who may be involved in the shooting walking in snow near the complex.
Pictured, Al-Jumaili with his wife Zahraa shortly after they reunited roughly three weeks ago. less

Dallas police are searching for suspects accused of in the shooting death of Ahmed Al-Jumaili, a 36-year-old man who recently emigrated from Iraq, while he, his brother and his wife took photos of snow outside ... more

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During the Ebola scare, Navarro College in Corsicana in Texas denied admission to applicants from countries with confirmed Ebola cases, even if those nations have no current cases of the disease. Idris Ayodeji Bello, an advocate for Africans in the United States, took to Twitter on Oct. 12 to circulate a letter from telling applicants the college "is not accepting international students from countries with confirmed Ebola cases."

During the Ebola scare, Navarro College in Corsicana in Texas denied admission to applicants from countries with confirmed Ebola cases, even if those nations have no current cases of the disease. Idris Ayodeji ... more

Photo: Fechter, Joshua I, Twitter

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry came under fire in 2011 after The Washington Post reported that a 1,070-acre plot in Paint Creek where Perry regularly invited friends, family members and other lawmakers to hunt had a large rock at its entrance with the word "Niggerhead" written on it. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry came under fire in 2011 after The Washington Post reported that a 1,070-acre plot in Paint Creek where Perry regularly invited friends, family members and other lawmakers to hunt had a ... more

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The Rev. Rafael Cruz, pictured, father of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told a crowd of Republicans that black people “need to be educated” and stop supporting minimum wage because it will increase unemployment rates among blacks. He made the statement at the Western Williamson County Republican Club on Aug. 21, where he was encouraging members to purchase "Please Stop Helping Us: How Liberals Make It Harder for Blacks to Succeed" authored by Jason Riley, an African-American member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board.

The Rev. Rafael Cruz, pictured, father of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told a crowd of Republicans that black people “need to be educated” and stop supporting minimum wage because it will increase ... more

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English teacher Vinita Hegwood was suspended after Tweeting "Who the (expletive) made you dumb duck (sic) (expletive) crackers think I give a squat (expletive) about your opinions about my opinions RE: #Ferguson? Kill yourselves,” referring to the protests against racism in Ferguson, Miss.

English teacher Vinita Hegwood was suspended after Tweeting "Who the (expletive) made you dumb duck (sic) (expletive) crackers think I give a squat (expletive) about your opinions about my opinions RE: ... more

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Esther Stokes, a 62-year-old former teacher in Montgomery, was accused of fondling a black female student, 7, in April 2013. Stokes claimed she could not have done so because she "doesn't like black and students" and is "prejudiced." She also told police that "she does not like the complainant" and has "very little to no interaction" with her. less

Esther Stokes, a 62-year-old former teacher in Montgomery, was accused of fondling a black female student, 7, in April 2013. Stokes claimed she could not have done so because she "doesn't like black and ... more

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The newly established University of Texas Rio Grande Valley revealed their new mascot, the vaquero, which has seen some backlash because it seems to be demeaning towards Tejanos. Shortly after the announcement, photos on social media showed students dressed in sombreros and sarapes to protest the UT System’s view of residents in the Rio Grande Valley.

The newly established University of Texas Rio Grande Valley revealed their new mascot, the vaquero, which has seen some backlash because it seems to be demeaning towards Tejanos. Shortly after the announcement, ... more

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Entertainment restaurant Dave and Buster’s came under fire after Tweeting an overused joke in November. The company Tweeted, "'I hate tacos' said no Juan ever #TacoTuesday” and then deleted it before Tweeting an apology.

Entertainment restaurant Dave and Buster’s came under fire after Tweeting an overused joke in November. The company Tweeted, "'I hate tacos' said no Juan ever #TacoTuesday” and then deleted it before ... more

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Chris Rincon, a former car wash worker in Houston, was fired from his job after racially disparaging comments he made about the First Family on Facebook found their way onto a Tumblr page dedicated to making people who publish racist remarks online lose their jobs. less

Chris Rincon, a former car wash worker in Houston, was fired from his job after racially disparaging comments he made about the First Family on Facebook found their way onto a Tumblr page dedicated to making ... more

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The San Antonio Independent School District filed a complaint with the UIL in March 2012 after Alamo Heights students chanted “USA! USA!” following a boys basketball game against Edison High School, which had a predominantly Hispanic roster.

The San Antonio Independent School District filed a complaint with the UIL in March 2012 after Alamo Heights students chanted “USA! USA!” following a boys basketball game against Edison High School, which

According to the Star-Telegram, the post gained notoriety when former Fresno County Supervisor and Fresno mayoral candidate Henry R. Perea called on his friends and followers to boycott the business. He shared a screenshot of the post and suggested that they build an "economic wall" around the restaurant.

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"That's your right to have your feelings hurt," Wayte told the Star Telegram. "I'm getting a lot of email support. "I just want to get this behind me and get on with my life because this is really wasted energy."

Since the controversy, the business' Yelp profile has been restricted. Reviewers are taking to the site to voice personal opinions about the owner's comments instead of the quality of the establishment. Wayte has taken down his personal and business social media pages and has hired a security guard.

Update, March, 15: Wayte has offered an apology: "There was no malice in my heart, and I was just defending my staff that works hard to put a quality product and good service. This was nothing against the Hispanic community."